He thought he would be punished, but the boss let him off the hook with a warning
The teacher decided to let the student off the hook for being late because of the traffic
She was expecting to pay a fine, but the officer let her off the hook with a lecture
The jury's unexpected verdict seemed to let the suspect off the hook
I was afraid I'd have to work this weekend, but my colleague let me off the hook
We were sure we'd have to pay for the damages, but the manager kindly let us off the hook
He confessed, but the police had to let him off the hook due to lack of evidence
She expected a scolding, but her parents let her off the hook this time
The company was in trouble, but a loophole let them off the hook
He was worried about the consequences, but the situation unexpectedly let him off the hook
He told the truth and helped us a lot.
So you will let him off the hook then?
Yes, he deserves a second chance.
The teacher decided to let the student off the hook
The teacher excused the student from punishment
The student received no consequences for their actions